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Introducing Students to New Lifetime Sports in a Mobile PE Class

SHAPE America

A Different Type of PE Class This is my 13th year of teaching physical education, but I have also taught other subjects along the way, such as health, wellness and weightlifting. Having a bus provides me the flexibility to take students places when that happens. This truly helps build a culture of learning in my classes.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Prepared Without Panic – Maryland’s Active Shooter Drill Evolution

Relentless School Nurse

They recognize that true safety encompasses both physical and emotional well-being. Maryland is setting a powerful precedent with these trauma-informed, research-backed practices. I hope that other states will follow suit, creating a nationwide shift towards emergency preparedness that protects our students’ bodies and minds.

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Ask Me Anything About Sports Medicine

Stanford Childrens

It’s important that we try to keep kids active in sports and also make them want to be active adults as well. I also came away with the reflection that the health care providers need those qualities as well, to take care of the teams and help them maintain success. When is the right age for a child to focus on only one sport?

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

Relentless School Nurse

Protecting childrens well-being ensures theyre not trapped as silent victims of immigration enforcement. Our compassionate care and proactive approach can make a significant difference in the lives of these vulnerable children, helping them navigate the challenges they face and supporting their overall well-being.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

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Tips for Helping Your Picky Eater

Stanford Childrens

In this approach, parents decide what foods to serve, as well as when and where meals occur, while children decide which foods to eat from what is offered and how much to eat. By setting structured yet flexible boundaries, parents allow children to explore foods in a supportive environment.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.